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Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Friday-Sunday, Mar 28-30. 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. 

Trip Description: 

**SEE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS

Rating: Easy, with moderate sections we will take slowly. 

Route: We will explore trails in Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Since this is a longer drive to access the wilderness, we will make this a 3 day trip (Friday to Sunday). Optionally, anyone can leave early or join late if your schedule demands.

Time & Place to Meet:

  • Meet: Friday, March 28, 8:30 am, Depart: 9:00 am
  • Where: Buckman Springs Rest Area off Interstate 8. Please arrive fueled up.

What to bring:

  • Required:
    • All-terrain tires and full-sized spare
    • Any emergency & recovery gear you may have
    • Any necessary tire changing tools, including anti-theft lug nut keys
    • Sufficient fuel for your vehicle (we will stop to refuel as needed)
    • Meals and snacks for all days.
    • Drinking water (1 gallon per day, per person + consider pet’s needs if applicable)
    • Camping gear appropriate for primitive camping
    • A Bundle of firewood (pooled with other campers)
  • Recommended:
    • Extra fuel (5gal) highly recommended as we will spend significant time off-road. 
    • Amateur 2m radio with external antenna
  • Recommended if camping:


Destination information: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/kofa
Frequency: 2M: 147.580 MHz
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Trail Leader: Peter Matusov